RECHARGE Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

recharge

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈchärj

Definition of recharge

as in to restore

to bring back to a former condition or vigor that extended vacation completely recharged my interest in my job

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as in to revive

to bring back to life, practice, or activity the collision has recharged efforts to make the warning mechanisms at railroad crossings idiotproof

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Recent Examples of recharge The quiet concern of whether power will last until the next powered site, the next sunny day for solar, or the next long drive to recharge. — New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2026 Yet Jordan’s return recharged the franchise, leading them to three more NBA titles in 1995-96, 1996–97 and 1997-98. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 Members can use the pop-up as place to meet others and connect, as well as recharge between performances. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026 The real breakthrough may instead be an electric vehicle that is lighter, safer, simpler, easier to recharge, easier to service and ultimately behaves more like a true automobile. — Vincent Yang, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recharge

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Set the scene The Homestead screams quirky, artful, and vintage yet restored—capturing a whimsical, fairytale ambiance embellished with hints of Southern charm.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
But a federal judge ruled that the administration failed to provide due process, and ordered that hard passes to dozens of reporters be restored.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of restore

Verb

However, in the 7th century, this all vanished; the temples were abandoned and later looted, and Kea never again revived its trade or harbor settlements.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The escalation between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis has revived Yemen's civil war after a four-year ceasefire.

— AHMED AL-HAJ, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of revive

Verb

On Tuesday, Marvell Technology is hosting an investor day, and some refreshed targets could help the AI semiconductor trade.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
And in China, Hill noted the progress the new leadership team has made over the past six months, and detailed plans to tighten up the region’s digital channels and refresh physical doors.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of refresh

Verb

Organizers had been unable to renew their contract, and Stern suspected something was happening behind the scenes.

— Dick Slaughter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Although restaurant management did not respond to a request from The Sacramento Bee for comment, Kelly Rule, senior vice president of leasing for Pappas Investments told The Bee the restaurant chose not to renew its lease.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of renew

Verb

Muller believed that breeding more white rhinos (Ceratotherium simum), keeping them secure enough to reproduce, and then replenishing populations across Africa could help save the species.

— Rhett Ayers Butler, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
In addition, if the Chinese reserve system eventually looks to the rest of the world to replenish the supplies sold at auction, that additional import demand could pull exporter stocks tighter and support prices.

— SJ Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of replenish

Verb

Simmons is trying to resurrect his career after sitting out last season to heal a debilitating back injury.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026
Indian Motorcycle has roots stretching back more than a century, despite disappearing and being resurrected along the way.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of resurrect

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